You've probably seen the Disney PhotoPass photographers around the parks, especially in the last few years as Disney has been pushing them more and more in both Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Chances are you've probably passed them by and took your own photo with your camera, but the PhotoPass system at Disneyland has its advantages that you may not be aware of. Read through and think twice next time you see a photographer!

You've made it to your hotel and you're ready to head to the parks. You already know you don't want to waste the time and money driving since you're so close to the Resort entrance, but now what do you do? The solution for Good Neighbor Hotels is simple, but unless you already know about it getting to and from the parks and the Disneyland Resort Hotels can be more complicated. It doesn't sound like it should, but believe me that there's more to know than meets the eye.

Much like the parades or fireworks, World of Color at Disney California Adventure does take a little bit of advance preparation, but not to the extent that you may think.  World of Color is unique because whereas parades are at eye-level and fireworks are in the sky this spectacular is both.  Getting a "great seat" isn't hard, though, but there are certain things to keep in mind to make sure you're not diminishing the experience of others around you.

One of the best tools at the Disneyland Resort now is the Mobile Food Ordering option which can save you time and prevent you from waiting in long lines at the restaurants. It's simple to use, at least once you understand how it works. Here’s a quick guide to help you learn how to do it and answer some common questions so you can save time in the future.

Parades at Disneyland are some of the best entertainment experiences in the entire resort, but there are often misconceptions on the best ways to handle them. Contrary to what you may have heard, you don't necessarily have to devote hours waiting around to get a good seat for a parade. If you know where to go you can find a great spot with a minimal wait. Even if you're not into watching parades, there are also some useful tips on how to navigate the park during a performance so you don't feel stuck in the crowd.

Tickets can sell out quickly for the Oogie Boogie Bash, but if you didn't get a chance to get tickets don't worry! There are a lot of other options for you to do around the Disneyland Resort on evenings when the Oogie Boogie Bash takes over California Adventure so you'll still have plenty of fun those last few hours of the night. With a little advance planning you almost won't even feel you're missing anything!